My Goals:
My goal is to be healthy, which includes stronger and slimmer than I am today. I want to be able to play with my children and in the future, my grand children.

My Program:
I plan to track everything that passes through my lips as well as all of my exercise. It is challenging. Right now my goal is 20 minutes of exercise 6-7 days a week, eating 1400-1600 calories a day.

Personal Information:
I was happily married with 2 dogs and between us, 5 children. November 27, 2013 my life changed drastically. My husband died unexpectedly. Now I have to learn how to live all over again.

Other Information:
My favorite exercises are Pilates, Elliptical, Stationary Bike, Weight Lifting and especially swimming and exercises in the pool. I would have loved to take long walks with my husband and dogs, but arthritis in both knees stopped me. Now I have replaced both knees and no longer have a husband to walk with.

Letís make October the month to renew and refresh ourselves! Fall is the season to rejuvenate our body, mind and spirit! Letís enjoy the colorful sights, autumn scents and wildlife sounds of October! Fall for outdoor fitness fun! Find healthy recipes with autumn flavors! Embrace positive modification for inner well-being! Enjoy Octoberís journey of improved health! Have a happy and healthy month! Blessings and hugs to you always.

O = Our journey is about self-improvements and personal growth! C = Conquer obstacles by turning setbacks into comebacks! T = Trust your choices, decisions and actions! O = Open your mind to new ways of doing new things! B = Bring out the very best in you and your abilities! E = Embrace each goal with optimism, dedication and completion! R = Reduce stress, eat healthy, drink water, exercise regularly and have fun!

ďStop wasting so much energy hating your body; it makes you weaker. Everything good in your life begins from the moment you begin accepting, understanding, respecting, and loving your true self.Ē -Harry Papas Thanks for commenting on my "Tough Love Got Me Back On Track" blog. Have a healthy October!

Join me as we WELCOME the First Day of Fall! With the start of the autumn season, letís continue to strive for healthy nutrition, fitness fun, emotional growth and improved health! Always remember, you are never alone in this journey of ours. I am right by your side, embracing you with support, encouragement and hugs from my sparkpage to yours. TOGETHER, Let's Turn Our Autumn Goals into Amazing Results!

A = Anything is possible when you believe in the power of you! U = Utilize positive thoughts, decisions and actions in all that you do! T = Take action! Be productive! Make progress! Achieve results! U = U CAN commit to healthy nutrition, fitness fun and emotional growth! M = Maintain focus on each goal, daily commitment and follow-through! N = Never give up from conquering setbacks into mastering comebacks!

Thank you so much for your support. I'm so blessed to have you in my life. Are you ready to embrace this week? Join me as we journey together igniting sparks of confidence, making healthy choices and challenging our bodies! Letís convert our flaming thoughts into positive action! Letís fill our minds with infectious enthusiasm! Letís feel the powerful-charged energy releasing from our bodies! TOGETHER, We CAN Do It!!